Adjustable pipe hanger



Jan. 18, 1944. A. G. GOLDBERG ET AL 2,339,564

I ADJUSTABLE PIPE'fiANGER Filed March 10, 1943 I m'cu tor Patented Jan. 18, 1944 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE,

ADJUSTABLE PIPE HANGER Abraham G. Goldberg, Quincy, and Ralph (John, Newton, Mass.

2 Claims.

The present invention relates to new and useful improvements in pipe hangers, and has for its primary object to provide, in a manner as hereinafter set forth, a device of this character which is adapted to accommodate and firmly secure various sizes of pipe.

Other objects of the invention are to provide an adjustable pipe hanger which will be comparatively simple in construction, strong, durable, reliable in use, compact, and which may be manufactured at low cost.

All of the foregoing and still further objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from a study of the following specification, taken in connection with the accompanying drawing wherein like characters of reference designate corresponding parts throughout the several views, and wherein:

Figure 1 is a view in front elevation of an adjustable pipe hanger constructed in accordance with the present invention with portions thereof broken away in section, showing a pipe mounted in the device, said pipe being illustrated in cross section.

Figure 2 is a view in side elevation of the device.

Figures 3, 4 and 5 are fragmentary views in front elevation, showing various sizes of pipe mounted in the hanger.

Referring now to the drawing in detail, it will be seen that the embodiment of the invention which has been illustrated comprises a substantially U-shaped, metallic suspension strap which is designated generally by reference numeral i. The suspension strap I is adapted to be mounted in any desired manner on a suitable support, as at 2. The legs 3 of the strap l have formed in their lower portions vertical slots 4. The bight portion of the strap I is for the reception of the pipe to be hung, as at 5. v

A vertically adjustable clamping bar 6 of suitable metal bridges the legs 3 and includes an arcuate intermediate portion 1 which is adapted to seat on the pipe 5. The clamping bar 6 further includes upturned end portions 8 which abut the legs 3 and which are secured thereto by bolts 9. The bolts 9 are adjustable in the slots 4.

It is thought that the manner in which the hanger functions will be readily apparent from a consideration of the foregoing. Briefly, the pipe 5 is mounted in the suspension strap I, the clamping bar 6 is inserted between the legs 3, seated firmly on the pipe and secured by the bolts 9. It will thus be seen that the pipe 5 is positively secured in position in the hanger. The radius of the arcuate portion 1 of the clamping bar 6 conforms to that of the pipe which is being hung. Thus, the radius of the portion 1 varies, as suggested in Figures 3, 4 and 5 of the drawing. Clamping bars 6 for various sizes of pipes will be carried, any of which may be adjustably mounted in the suspension strap I.

It is believed that the many advantages of an adjustable pipe hanger constructed in accordance with the present invention will be readily understood, and although a preferred embodiment of the device is as illustrated and described, it is to e be understood that changes in the details of construction and in the combination and arrangement of parts may be resorted to which will fall within the scope of the invention as claimed.

What is claimed is:

1. A pipe hanger comprising a substantially U- shaped strap for mounting on a support, said strap for the reception of a pipe, said strap including legs having vertical slots therein, a clamping bar for the pipe mounted between the legs, and bolts securing the clamping bar to the legs, said bolts being adjustable in the slots.

2. A pipehanger of the character described comprising a substantially U-shaped metallic strap for mounting on a support, said strap for the reception of a pipe, said strap including legs having vertical slots therein, a clamping bar mounted between the legs, said clamping bar including an arcuate intermediate portion engageable on the pipe and further including upturned end portions abutting the legs, and bolts secur ing said upturned end portions of the clamping bar to the legs, said bolts being adjustable in the slots.

ABRAHAM G. GOLDBERG. RALPH COHN. 

